Oscars 2022 recap: 'CODA' wins best picture, Will Smith wins best actor

Actress Mila Kunis paid tribute to Ukraine at the Oscars.

Kunis, who was introducing Reba McEntire for her performance for “Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days,” said, “Recent global events have left many of us feeling gutted.”

She went on, “Yet when you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation, it’s impossible to not be moved by their resilience. One cannot help but be in awe of those who find the strength to keep fighting through unimaginable darkness.”

After McEntire’s performance, the Academy held a moment of silence to show their support for the people of Ukraine currently facing “invasion, conflict and prejudice within their own borders.”

Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, recently reached their $30 million goal to help Ukrainians amid the conflict.

The “CODA” actor won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in the Sian Heder-directed film.

With the win, he became the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting; his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf performer to be nominated for and win an Oscar in 1987.

While accepting the award, Kotsur shared, “This is amazing to be here on this journey. I can’t believe I’m here. thank you so much to all members of the Academy for recognizing my work.”

“It’s really amazing that our film, ‘CODA’ has reached out worldwide,” he added. “I just wanted to say that this is dedicated to the deaf community, the C.O.D.A. community and the disabled community. This is our moment.”

After his win, many in the audience signed his applause.

Disney film “Encanto” wins the Oscar for best animated feature film.

“I’m so proud to be part of a film that puts diverse characters front and center,” “Encanto” producer Yvett Merino said.

The film is also nominated for best original song and was nominated for best original score.

Ariana DeBose won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”

The 31-year-old actress beat out fellow nominees Jesse Buckley (“The Lost Daughter”), Judi Dench (“Belfast”), Kirsten Dunst (“The Power of the Dog”) and Aunjanue Ellis (“King Richard”).

DeBose’s big night comes exactly 60 years after Rita Moreno won for playing Anita in Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise’s 1961 version of “West Side Story,” which is based on the 1957 Broadway show of the same name.

“Dreams do come true,” DeBose said during her acceptance speech.

“To anyone who questions your identity - ever ever ever or find yourself living in gray spaces, i promise you this, there is a place for us,” she added.